The chatroom seems to have gone as I expected (unless I missed some great conversations). I went in there a couple times, and both times, I saw people logging in, saying, "Hello?" then going away and logging out.

Could we schedule a chat session? The people whose time matters most are the bhikkhus here -- Ven. Appicchato and Dhammanando... And also, although Retrofuturist, Mikenz, and Ben aren't monks, they are all insightful enough that it would be very good to have them around too.

Of course, we won't stop you or others doing it though if it's something that interests you.

Metta,Retro.

If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding: Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)

Exalted in mind, just open and clearly aware, the recluse trained in the ways of the sages:One who is such, calmed and ever mindful, He has no sorrows! -- Udana IV, 7

I made a thread in the coffee lounge last night and Retro and a couple of others stopped in.

I'd join you there now but I'm heading out the door, maybe tomorrow...

"The serene and peaceful mind is the true epitome of human achievement."-- Ajahn Chah, Living Dhamma

"To reach beyond fear and danger we must sharpen and widen our vision. We have to pierce through the deceptions that lull us into a comfortable complacency, to take a straight look down into the depths of our existence, without turning away uneasily or running after distractions." -- Bhikkhu Bodhi

I'll create you a pinned thread in the Lounge for you and others to schedule chats or just announce your availability for a chat.

Metta,Retro.

If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding: Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)

Exalted in mind, just open and clearly aware, the recluse trained in the ways of the sages:One who is such, calmed and ever mindful, He has no sorrows! -- Udana IV, 7